I was surprised and delighted to see seeds from the Hudson Valley – the “unknown” part of New York between the Catskills and the City. “…Based in upstate New York, the Hudson Valley Seed Library offers…
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FutureCrop – We Want Free-Range Tomatoes!
Sorry, looking over the “fields” in this photo may actually be our future, if we’re not more careful with the water we use. It’s actually a good article. Greener greenhouses – Houweling Nurseries hothouse – Los Angeles Times.
What Jumps In Peoria Today Is In The Human Food Chain Tomorrow : TreeHugger
More from the lemons to lemonade department: silver carp, the bane of many a waterskiier and high speed boater (google “high speed fish slap”), are being “harvested” and used for cattlefeed and fish oil. Hmm, don’t remember…
Life’s Giving You Weeds? Make Weed Tea (for your garden)
Weeds, known by garden sages as “Dynamic Accumulators” are often the bane of gardeners and lawn keepers alike. Instead of looking upon them as nuisances, use their strengths to strengthen your garden. Yes, you’ll still have to pull them up,…
Get Free Seeds for Your Garden
for the price of a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope, you can get free seeds. Via TipHero: Get Free Seeds for Your Garden.
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peas planting picking gardening growing – The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Sage advice from the Farmer’s Almanac about peas. The Hack: Though adding compost or manure to the soil won’t hurt, peas don’t need heavy doses of fertilizer. They like phosphorus and potassium and appreciate a good sprinkling of wood ashes before…
How do I Get Cool Weather Crops to Grow in the Summer?
“… cool weather crops include leafy vegetables such as lettuce, chard and spinach, root crops including carrots and beets and cole crops such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. These vegetables are highest in quality when they mature in the cool…
How Can I Freeze my Crops and Avoid Freezer Burn?
from Lifehacker.com “… Avoid freezer burn by double- or even triple-wrapping food, filling containers to the top and squeezing the air out of containers (zippered bags are good for this). Some foods and sauces, like pesto, can be stored with…
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2002 – The Year of the Spinach
Dated 2002, this link is chock full of information on Popeye’s favorite greens: “… The number one reason for growing spinach in containers is so you actually get the harvest. Rabbits and other four-footed creatures like spinach but they cannot…
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Permaculture Certification Roundup
We’re finding more and more certifications for permaculture throughout the US. Starting in Australia by Bil Mollison and David Holmgren as an approach to designing not only agricultural systems that mimic relationships in nature, but also human settlements as well.…
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